Introduction



Our client is looking forward to a substantial growth period and needs a Senior Project/Programme Manager to deliver technical projects within a National Security environment, as well as lead project/programme teams and support with business operations!



This is an opportunity to join a medium size company with really exciting projects as they grow towards a 200+ business over the next 5 years.




Working Patterns and location - Fully on site




Key responsibilities

• Be the face of the project, liaising with technical teams, clients and delivery teams.


• Lead and manage a team of project and programme professionals.


• Design and maintain a detailed project plan bridging technical and regulatory workstreams.


• Track and monitor project timelines, ensuring delivery against agreed business objectives.


• Set up and chair regular internal and external meetings, capturing minutes and agreed actions.


• Provide weekly reporting updates to internal teams and senior management.


• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and implement corrective actions.


• Co-ordinate across technical, regulatory, supply chain and commercial teams to keep transitions on schedule.


• Build and maintain professional relationships with key partner companies and external stakeholders.


• Support business operations and work with the SLT to ensure targets are fulfilled.

Skills & experience

• Proven experience managing complex technical projects and programmes within a National Security environment.


• Strong leadership skills and evidence of leading successful teams.


• Strong stakeholder management across internal and external teams at local and global levels.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to report to senior leadership.


• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines.


• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving capability.


• Experience with business operations would be beneficial.

Additional benefits

• 25 Days holiday (+Bank Holidays).


• Company Car Scheme.


• Healthcare Scheme.


• Company Pension Scheme.


• Training Package/Budget.


• Great company advancement and support.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.




Part-time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs.




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